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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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